Nile blue

noun

1. pale greenish blue.

Nile blue

noun

1. 1. a pale greenish-blue colour
   2. ( as adjective )

      a Nile-blue carpet

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nile blue¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The dark girl had a Nile-blue gown of some light material, and in style somewhat resembling the Greek.

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